It is quiet outside,
The rain is splashing against the window,
I’m home.
I got nothing to do because everything is closed during this lockdown.
So, I sit on my couch and stare at the pitch-black screen from my television,
and I listen to my favorite music.
It is silent in the living room,
The dishwasher is making a sound in the background,
It’s a quiet december night.
I lit the candles and I turn on the electric fireplace too,
Just to create a peaceful atmosphere even though there’s nothing to do.
It’s a quiet december night.
Ilse Dekker Poetry 